Don't miss out on getting connected at our "Ignite" Connection Event this weekend!Take the first steps on building relationships and connecting with others in our Midway family by being a part of LIFE Connect. Join us in the Preschool Assembly room this Saturday and Sunday immediately following services to learn more about how you can connect and "Do Life Together" with others. Although this event is primarily targeted at those not currently connected with a LIFE Group, if you just want to know more about our LIFE Groups on campus or our LIFE Group Home Edition are welcome to attend.

Please welcome our newest Midway staff team member - Leslie Pair! Leslie will be taking the helm of our Children's Ministry as its new Director. Leslie brings an abundance of experience in ministry including working with children for over 15 years. Some of those experiences include various teaching and directing roles with clowns & puppets, drama, Vacation Bible School, AWANA, Pre-Teens, Children's Camps & Counseling.

Leslie graduated from the University of West Georgia with a Bachelor Degree in Mass Communications and Marketing. Some of her professional experiences include directing the Governors Intern Program, serving as a Master Trainer, Drug Education Specialist, Motivational Speaker, Life Coach and Group Fitness Instructor. Leslie's high energy, experience and great passion for children will be a wonderful addition to the Midway Team. Leslie will officially begin on staff on Friday, August 15. Welcome Leslie!

We have designated Wednesday, September 3 September 10 from 5:30PM - 8:30PM as our Estate Planning "Documents Signing" days. This is for those who participated in our Free Will Estate Planning Program earlier this summer. Notaries and witnesses will be on hand at no charge to the participants. Please sign up for your preferred date at the Hospitality Desk in the Atrium. Please bring the paperwork you received from the GA Baptist Foundation to be signed, notarized and witnessed. More information is available in the "What Do I Need To Know?" section of The Wire below as well as in the Worship Guide.

Our "Ignite" series continues this weekend.

Missions

Builders for Christ will be the Focus for the Go Desk this Sunday, August 17. Please pick-up this team's newsletter to learn more about this ministry.

There is a GOT meeting on Sunday, Aug. 17, and Sunday, Aug. 24 at 8:00AM in room A-107. There will also be a meeting with all the Mission LIFE Group Champions on Aug. 24 at 9:15AM in room A-112 and at 10:45AM in room A-113. Please try to attend one of these meetings.

Please pray for the Uganda Team who will be leaving for their mission trip on Sun., Aug. 24.

What Do I Need to Know

Estate Planning "Signing" Day: We will be holding two "Document Signing" days" for those who participated in our Free Will & Estate Planning Program. We will have Notaries & witnesses available at no charge on Wednesday, Sept. 3 and Wednesday, Sept. 10 in Rooms C-124 & C-126 from 5:30PM-8:30PM. Please bring your paperwork received from the Georgia Baptist Foundation to be notarized and witnessed. You can sign up for your preferred day at the Hospitality Desk in the Atrium. Important Note: We are asking that all leaders and volunteers that serve on Wednesday nights please get your documents signed either before or after your scheduled time to serve so that there is no disruption to those who come to Midway who wish to take part in our Wednesday night activities. Thank you.

Church Records Update Project: Over the past couple of years, our church has grown significantly with many new families and individuals attending and joining Midway. We're sure you would agree that having current & accurate church records is very important to Midway for both historical reasons and to insure we can best serve our church family now and moving forward. As such, Pastor Todd periodically requests that we go through the process of updating our church records to make sure we are capturing accurately the important detailed information pertaining to everyone in our church family. You will find an insert in this weekend's Worship Guide that requests this information. We ask that EACH INDIVIDUAL complete the form in full and place it in the offering basket or turn it in to the Hospitality Desk in the Atrium. The form is also available for pick up at the Hospitality and Front Lobby desks. Because of the importance Pastor Todd and our church places on having accurate records, we will continue to run this insert weekly until we have collected all required information from our church family.

Ugandan Children's Choir: Midway will host the Ugandan Children's Choir from Kampala, Uganda on Saturday, August 23 & Sunday, August 24.This group will sing, dance, and share their lives during services. The purpose of their tour is to help raise money for their new school & orphanage. Midway will be housing this group on Saturday night. If you are willing to open your home to these children and adults, please contact William at the church office 770-832-9605 or email to william@midwaychurch.com

We are pleased to welcome Leslie Pair as our Children's Ministry Director. Leslie has been our interim director since early July and will be transitioning to our permanent Children's Ministry Director on August 15.

Wednesday night dinner resumes: We will resume our Wednesday dinners on Wednesday, August 20. The menu is a Chic-fil-A sandwich, dessert and drink for $4 per person

Our Food Pantry is in URGENT NEED of: PEANUT BUTTER, SPAGHETTI, SPAGHETTIE SAUCE & MACARONI & CHEESE. Please drop off your items in one of the blue Food Pantry containers located in the Worship Center lobby, Atrium Annex hallway and the Atrium. Donations are accepted in lieu of food.

The Following MIDWEEK AT MIDWAY SUMMER CLASSES begin August 27:

Developing the Leader In You- What kind of leader is God looking for today to build His kingdom? The answer to this question is centered around eight core values. Come join us to find out how you can apply them to your life. (Coed) Wednesdays: 6:30PM-8:00PM/Room C-102 Teacher: Pastor Todd Wright

Effective Parenting in a Defective World- In nine life changing sessions learn how you can be an effective parent no matter how defective the world is you live in. Learn principles that will change your understanding of the role of the parent and the role of God in the process, practical lessons on discipline, & simple keys that parents can cling to when the going gets rough. (Coed) Workbook purchase required.
Wednesdays: 6:30PM-8:00PM / Room B-105 Teacher: Pastor Hal Waters

Financial Peace University- Stop living with guilt, frustrations and headaches that come with trying to manage your personal finances. This 13 week class is designed to empower people to manage their money better, eliminate debt and build wealth. All material is biblically based. Workbook purchase required. (Coed)
Tuesdays: 6:30PM-8:00PM/Room C-101 Teacher: Mark Moseley
Wednesdays: 6:30PM-8:00PM/Room C-101 Teacher: Jason Norton

Missions: Midway's Master Plan- In this 12- week study, you will discuss such topics as why we are all called to be missionaries, why the call is more important than ever before, various ways you can serve as a missionary and the vision of Midway's mission plan and how you can be involved. (Coed)
Wednesdays: 6:30PM-8:00PM Room: B-104 Teacher: Harold Duvall

Teaching To Change Lives-Whether you are a LIFE Group teacher, school teacher or parent, this class will show you how to teach with life-changing impact. Discover the 7 Laws of the Teacher and unleash your effectiveness as a communicator of Biblical truth. (Coed)
Wednesdays: 6:30PM-8:00PM /Room: B-107 Teacher: Pastor Jeff McGukin

What Works When Life Doesn’t – In this class you will learn strategies for meeting the challenges of life from the book of Philippians. (Coed)
Wednesdays: 6:30PM-8:00PM/Room: B-106 Teacher: Pastor Dan McPherson

Ladies Aerobic Exercise Class: One hour of low impact aerobics, strength training., & cardiovascular training. Begin now by training your body and spirit. Participants of all levels may attend.
Wednesdays:6:30PM-7:30PM/Room: Senior Adult Hall (basement of church office) Teacher:Shelly Klimp, Body Performance Specialist

Beth Moore -Believing God: Experiencing a fresh explosion of faith - Ladies Class - Do you take God for His Word, believing what He has told us or do you just believe in His existence and the salvation He offers? Join us for 10 life-changing weeks and learn to believe God! Workbook purchase required.
Tuesdays: 9:30AM-11:00AM/ Room B-103 Teacher: Kay Howard
Wednesdays: 6:30PM-8:00PM/ Room B-103 Teacher: Deb Johnson

Understanding the Basics of Christianity - Do you really know what you believe? This class will supply you with practical truths through understanding God's Word for everyday application.(Coed)
Wednesdays: 6:30-8:00PM/Room: B-102 Teachers: Adrian Ashmore & Peter Lumpkins

Childcare provided for anyone attending Wednesday classes. Visit our website at www.midwaychurch.com.

"Family Movie Night on the Lawn:" This Friday, August 15, Midway will host another "Family Movie Night on the Lawn." This week's movie is "Alvin & the Chipmunks" and is rated G. Families are invited to gather on the lawn behind the Children's Center building, bring a picnic basket, blanket or lawn chairs, and spend quality time together before the movie begins at 8:30PM. We are asking that no children be dropped off. They must have at least one parent attend with them in order to participate. Remember, this is a family focused night. Concessions will be available for sale. For more information, email Hal Waters at hal@midwaychurch.com or call him at the church office 770-832-9605 ext.726.

GO Desk Coordinators: We are pleased to welcome Rick & Sonja O'Neal as our new GO Desk Coordinators. Rick has already been working with our Missions Team video screen and downloading our pictures, etc. The O'Neal's will be scheduling and coordinating all Go Desk Operations. We are asking that all Mission Team Leaders give their 2008 Team pictures to Rick. You can contact Rick & Sonja at home at 770-459-8638 or email to Rick at rkoneal@bellsouth.net or to Sonja at sjoneal@bellsouth.net. Welcome Rick & Sonja!

Middle School Ignite Weekend: Attention all Middle School students! There will be a Thrift Store Formal this Saturday, August 16 from 8:00PM-10:00PM. There will be a DJ, music, door prizes, FREE food and $50 for the most ridiculously dressed. A Lock-in will follow the Formal in our Youth Center. For more information, contact Rusty Greene at the church office at 770-832-9605 ext. 728 or email to rusty@midwaychurch.com

Ugandan Children's Choir Housing: Midway will host the Ugandan Children's Choir from Kampala, Uganda on Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24. This group will sing, dance and share their lives during services. Midway will be housing this group on Saturday night. We have 28 children, ages 9-14, 3 Ugandan adults and 3-4 American adults to house on Saturday night. The children can be housed in groups of 2 or more. We are looking for families who are willing to open their homes to these children and adults. If you are interested, please contact William Beck at the church office 770-832-9605 ext.723 or email to william@midwaychurch.com

Midway-West Volleyball Tournament: Midway's Crosspoint Ministry will host an adult volleyball tournament on Saturday, Aug. 23 beginning at 9:00AM at our Midway-West campus. The tournament is open to any adults who want to play. As this is the first event being held at our new West campus, we encourage you to come and invite your friends and family as there will be family outdoor food, fun, activities & fellowship. For more information, contact Stephen Sapp at the church office 770-832-9605 ext. 730 or email to stephen@midwaychurch.com

Interdenominational Prayer Rally: There will be a Prayer Rally held on Saturday, August 23 from 10:30AM - 12:00PM at the Cross on Hwy. 16 in Carrollton near the theatre. For more information, please call Gene or Diane Weis at 770-755-1462.

Kidzway Connect Needs YOU!: Our Wednesday Night "Kidzway Connect" program begins August 27 from 6:30PM-8:00PM. There will be an Orientation / Kick-off for parents and leaders on Wednesday, August 20 from 6:30PM-8:00PM in the Children's Department. We still need more volunteers who will commit their Wednesday nights to 6 children each, ages 2 years to 5th grade. We need adult volunteers who desire to reach children for Christ and establish them in God's Word...no experience necessary! To be part of this exciting new ministry, fill out the insert in your Worship Guide & place in the offering basket. If you are interested in volunteering, we'd love for you to attend the orientation meeting. For more information, contact Pam Robinson at 770-834-6071 or Donna Thompson at donnawthompson@yahoo.com or call 770-838-7902

"Christmas in July:" It's getting close to the end of collecting boxes for this year's Christmas in July. We have less than 50 boxes available for pick up at the special table set up in the Atrium corridor. The boxes will be distributed at our December Christmas Outreach events. To participate, please place SEVEN small $1 or less gifts in the box along with a $1 for a Bible so the total cost of each box is $8. Please do not place a single $7 gift as the key is for all boxes to be consistent and have seven equally inexpensive gifts. Then, please write the letter "G" or "B" on the box indicating whether it's for a girl or boy. Part of the fun is that the children will decorate the boxes, make Christmas cookies and hear the Christmas story. OR if you want the most salvation for your money, a great idea is for LIFE Group classes to visit an online gift site to purchase dozens of toys. What's important is that giving just ONE box filled with toys and a bible may be the one box that brings salvation to a family who otherwise may not have heard the "good news". Please fill all the boxes that you pick up and leave them in your LIFE Group class or bring them to the special table in the Atrium corridor by Sunday, August 24. If you have any questions, please contact Doug Allison at 770-214-2437.

Midway Children's Choir: The new season for Midway's Children's choir kicks off on Wednesday, September 3. Children's choir is for any child age 4 years through 5th grade. Choir meets on Wednesdays from 5:15PM - 6:15PM in rooms C-101 / C-103 on the 1st floor of the Children's Center building. Information regarding advanced registration is forthcoming. For more information, please contact Darlene Agin at 770-456-9629 or e-mail her at dagin@att.net

Midway Sports Flag Football: Are you looking for an outdoor, family-focused ministry designed to bring together competitive men and women (and those who still think they are) for fun, fellowship excitement? If so, then come be a part of Midway Sports Flag Football! A 4-on-4 Saturday flag football league for all ages and sizes! You can be a part of our competitive "Pro" division or team up for fun in the popular "Couch Potato" division or dare to venture into the always-entertaining "Coed" division. We invite you to come out and enjoy the fun! Fall season begins Sept 20, 2008 - Register by Sept 6. The cost is $100 per team. Late registration is from September 6-23. The fee is $125 per team. Registration deadline is September 23. For more information and/or to register, visit our web page at www.midwaysports.org or call Gary Spangler at 404-421-6213.

GA Baptist Disaster Relief Training: Disaster Relief Training classes are being offered for individuals who would like to be available for clean-up/recovery, chaplaincy, childcare, communications, and feeding. These classes are available for those who want to be certified and re-certified. Visit the following link to get registration forms: http://am.gabaptist.org/common/content.asp?PAGE=470 Classes are offered on: Thursday, September 18 at First Baptist Church, 1483 West Hwy 78, Villa Rica, GA 30180. Class registration deadline is September 12.Another class for certification and re-certification will be held on Friday & Saturday, October 24-25 at First Baptist Church in Perry, GA. Class registration deadline is October 17.

Intercessory Prayer: Please join us for a time of Intercessory Prayer on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 5:30PM. The next meeting will be held on September 2.

Newsong Concert:& Newsong will be performing at concert on Saturday, October 11 at 6:00PM at Copeland Hall in Bowdon, GA. There will be one show only. Tickets are $15 for General Admission or $20 for VIP tickets which includes a "meet-and-greet" backstage. Also performing will be Aaron Schust and Tony Noland. If you are interested, please contact Daryl Jones at 256-419-1277 and tell him you are with Midway Macedonia. Tickets are selling FAST!

Men's Ministry Bible Study: The Men's Ministry continues to hold bible study on Thursday morningsat 6:30AM in McGuire Hall. Bart Sims leads the bible study and all men are welcome and encouraged to attend. This meeting is also used for Men'sMinistry planning time. Anyone interested in serving inthe Men's Ministry should also attend during this time. For more information, contact Bart Sims at 678-873-3119.